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Professional background: Bachelor’s degree from Marywood University, current Dunmore Borough councilwoman, worked at Dun & Bradstreet for 14 years

Title: Co-chairwoman along with Marilyn Vitali

Q: How did the idea come about?

A: Last year, charter president Mark McDade suggested we celebrate our Keystone UNICO chapter’s first anniversary with a pig roast fundraiser. This year we are continuing the tradition but with a Hawaiian luau theme.

Q: What will be on the menu for the event?

A: There will be an open bar and hors d’oeuvres during our cocktail hour. Dinner includes Fiorelli’s Italian buffet with chicken, Italian-style vegetables, penne pasta and, of course, a roasted pig. Dessert includes an assortment of Italian cookies.

Q: What is unique
about this event?

A: The Hawaiian luau theme. You will be greeted by our Keystone UNICO mascot, Sweet Charity, and we made this affordably priced to combine fun with helping others.

Q: What else will be
on hand that day?

A: We will have live music for listening and dancing enjoyment. There will also be a basket raffle, money umbrella and Wilbur the Mystery Prize Pig.

A: To bring awareness to our community of how United Cerebral Palsy of Northeastern Pennsylvania helps people with disabilities. Its mission is “to provide opportunities and resources to individuals with disabilities as they build and lead their lives in the community. We do this by providing advocacy, home and community supports, and education.”

Professional background: Bachelor’s degree from Marywood University, current Dunmore Borough councilwoman, worked at Dun & Bradstreet for 14 years

Title: Co-chairwoman along with Marilyn Vitali

Q: How did the idea come about?

A: Last year, charter president Mark McDade suggested we celebrate our Keystone UNICO chapter’s first anniversary with a pig roast fundraiser. This year we are continuing the tradition but with a Hawaiian luau theme.

Q: What will be on the menu for the event?

A: There will be an open bar and hors d’oeuvres during our cocktail hour. Dinner includes Fiorelli’s Italian buffet with chicken, Italian-style vegetables, penne pasta and, of course, a roasted pig. Dessert includes an assortment of Italian cookies.

Q: What is unique
about this event?

A: The Hawaiian luau theme. You will be greeted by our Keystone UNICO mascot, Sweet Charity, and we made this affordably priced to combine fun with helping others.

Q: What else will be
on hand that day?

A: We will have live music for listening and dancing enjoyment. There will also be a basket raffle, money umbrella and Wilbur the Mystery Prize Pig.

A: To bring awareness to our community of how United Cerebral Palsy of Northeastern Pennsylvania helps people with disabilities. Its mission is “to provide opportunities and resources to individuals with disabilities as they build and lead their lives in the community. We do this by providing advocacy, home and community supports, and education.”

If you go

What: Keystone UNICO Chapter Hawaiian pig roast

When: Saturday, 6 to

10 p.m.

Where: Fiorelli’s, 1501 Main St., Peckville

Details: Tickets are $50 and can be purchased by calling 570-347-4410.

If you go

What: Keystone UNICO Chapter Hawaiian pig roast

When: Saturday, 6 to

10 p.m.

Where: Fiorelli’s, 1501 Main St., Peckville

Details: Tickets are $50 and can be purchased by calling 570-347-4410.

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